tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-78293823518434718502024-02-18T21:07:07.400-10:00WelikehikeWelikehike (pronounced "wee-lee-kee-hee-kee") is a group of people with a common interest in hiking and other outdoor activities. Most of the hikes are done on the island of Oahu, home of at least a hundred trails, making it a hiker's haven for the price of none. The trails of Oahu will take you to the ridges of the dry Waianae Mountains to the deep and lush valleys of the Ko'olaus.Frank Langithttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03654278320472466385noreply@blogger.comBlogger127125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7829382351843471850.post-35563508584312286402011-05-14T09:00:00.001-10:002011-05-17T11:15:15.909-10:00Unknown Trail (in Waianae Valley)<!--[if gte mso 9]><xml> <w:WordDocument> <w:View>Normal</w:View> <w:Zoom>0</w:Zoom> <w:TrackMoves/> <w:TrackFormatting/> <w:DoNotShowRevisions/> <w:DoNotPrintRevisions/> <w:DoNotShowMarkup/> <w:DoNotShowComments/> <w:DoNotShowInsertionsAndDeletions/> <w:DoNotShowPropertyChanges/> <w:PunctuationKerning/> <w:ValidateAgainstSchemas/> <w:SaveIfXMLInvalid>false</w:SaveIfXMLInvalid> <w:IgnoreMixedContent>false</w:IgnoreMixedContent> <w:AlwaysShowPlaceholderText>false</w:AlwaysShowPlaceholderText> <w:DoNotPromoteQF/> <w:LidThemeOther>EN-US</w:LidThemeOther> <w:LidThemeAsian>X-NONE</w:LidThemeAsian> <w:LidThemeComplexScript>X-NONE</w:LidThemeComplexScript> <w:Compatibility> <w:BreakWrappedTables/> <w:SnapToGridInCell/> <w:WrapTextWithPunct/> <w:UseAsianBreakRules/> <w:DontGrowAutofit/> <w:SplitPgBreakAndParaMark/> <w:DontVertAlignCellWithSp/> <w:DontBreakConstrainedForcedTables/> <w:DontVertAlignInTxbx/> <w:Word11KerningPairs/> <w:CachedColBalance/> </w:Compatibility> <w:BrowserLevel>MicrosoftInternetExplorer4</w:BrowserLevel> <m:mathPr> <m:mathFont m:val="Cambria Math"/> <m:brkBin m:val="before"/> <m:brkBinSub m:val="--"/> <m:smallFrac m:val="off"/> <m:dispDef/> <m:lMargin m:val="0"/> <m:rMargin m:val="0"/> <m:defJc m:val="centerGroup"/> <m:wrapIndent m:val="1440"/> <m:intLim m:val="subSup"/> <m:naryLim m:val="undOvr"/> </m:mathPr></w:WordDocument> </xml><![endif]--><!--[if gte mso 9]><xml> <w:LatentStyles DefLockedState="false" DefUnhideWhenUsed="true"
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<div class="MsoNormal">We were supposed to do Waianae Kai, a 6-mile trail which starts at the same trailhead as Waianae Kaala, but unfortunately, we took a wrong turn somewhere in the middle and ended up in an unknown trail.<span> </span>Laarni and I brought our Stuart Ball book but left it in the car due to some misunderstanding.<span> </span>Our visitor friend agreed to carry the book and play navigator but told me after a mile into the hike that he left it in the car.<span> </span>I hoped to rely on my faint memories of the Waianae Kaala hike done about 4 years ago but my familiarity of the trail did not cut it.<span> </span>We actually got lost twice.<span> </span>Our first deviation from the intended path led us to a trail known as Waianae Ramble.<span> </span>We were heading downwards and memories of the Kaala trail brought me to a halt for I remembered the trail being at a constant incline.<span> </span>We lost about 30 minutes as we decided to turn around.<span> </span>As we arrived at the fork, we took the trail leading to a gradual climb along a ridgeline.<span> </span>It was well marked and it would soon lead us to an overgrown section of thorny shrubs which was the most irritating part of the trail.<span> </span>I did not remember this; I thought the trail was just overgrown with new weeds.<span> </span>It left scratch marks all of over our arms and legs.<span> </span>As we came closer to the top, I saw a familiar rock face and was reassured that we were on the right path.<span> </span>But moments later, the trail would come to a dead end.<span> </span>Luckily, the trail ended at a clearing with nice views of the Waianae Valley; we decided to eat our lunch here.<span> </span>Some of us were disappointed that we got lost, I don’t blame them.<span> </span>We want to do this trail again and conquer this bad boy.<span> </span>Next time, we’ll add Kaala and the unknown peak to seek our vengeance.</div>Frank Langithttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03654278320472466385noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7829382351843471850.post-65612142869071111412011-04-23T09:00:00.001-10:002011-05-17T11:13:19.997-10:00Puu Piei (revisited)Frank Langithttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03654278320472466385noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7829382351843471850.post-85115324896371808782011-03-26T09:00:00.044-10:002011-03-27T15:00:12.488-10:00Mount Olympus (revisited)<a href="http://outdoors.webshots.com/album/579969298DAfjDZ"><img alt="Image hosted by Webshots.com" src="http://thumb4.webshots.net/t/87/87/0/38/52/2582038520104048484cgbmYD_th.jpg" /></a><br />
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<i>Cold, windy, and wet!</i><br />
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This hike is in my top 5 for the worst weather adventure. Mountain biking at Kuaokala still holds its place at #1 for hurricane-like winds and slippery muddy terrain. But for this hike, I never complained so much about being cold despite having my jacket on. Luckily, we had a brief window of view of the windward side at the end, a view worth all the danger.<br />
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<iframe frameborder="0" height="400" marginheight="0" marginwidth="0" scrolling="no" src="http://www.trimbleoutdoors.com/Maps/EmbeddedMap.aspx?tripId=1052874&w=420&h=400" width="420">&lt;p&gt;&amp;amp;amp;amp;lt;p&amp;amp;amp;amp;gt;This site does not support embedded trip maps. View the trip &amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;lt;a href='http://www.trimbleoutdoors.com/ViewTrip/1052874'&amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;gt;here&amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;lt;/a&amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;gt; instead.&amp;amp;amp;amp;lt;/p&amp;amp;amp;amp;gt;&lt;/p&gt;</iframe>Frank Langithttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03654278320472466385noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7829382351843471850.post-68911355961604092982011-02-27T05:50:00.007-10:002011-03-21T23:22:02.287-10:00Mariner's Ridge (revisited)<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Mariner's Ridge</td></tr>
</tbody></table>Frank Langithttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03654278320472466385noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7829382351843471850.post-89905922289163650912011-02-26T09:30:00.003-10:002011-03-21T23:23:31.290-10:00Puu Ma'eli'eli (revisited)<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Puu Ma'eli'eli</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Second waterfall at Ka'au Crater</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Atop Koko Crater Rim at twilight</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Lulumahu Falls</td></tr>
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The original plan was to do a 3-day hike at Haleakala Crater, but we waited and waited until the airfare was ridiculously high. Luckily it didn't happen because I was schooled at our home turf with this two-day hike at Manana Trail. I've done this 12-mile trail last year as a day hike and it kicked my butt the first time. Now with a heavier load on my back, what gave me the idea that I was gonna conquer this trail with ease? What was I thinking? I guess the last 2-day hike at Waimano Ridge gave me some confidence as we blazed through the trail at a decent pace. Manana has some merciless roller coaster hills which requires careful footing most of the way. I found it physically difficult to counteract the weight of my backpack as I try to keep balance on a scarcely leveled trail. What killed me were those inclines that tested my quads at every vertical step. And, what made matters worse was the fact that it was pouring rain at the most critical sections of the trail.<br />
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Our goal was Puu Eleao and we intended on camping on the grassy meadow at its summit. But darkness beat us to it. We settled at a nearby clearing at the end of Manana trail. The existing clearing was about half the size of a parking stall. We made it three times bigger as we stomped on the neighboring weeds. We nestled in our tents after dinner as it poured hard three times during that night. Yes, three times it rained. I know because I could not sleep. My tent failed as water seeped from the top and bottom. My blanket was soaked and I laid there all damp and cold. I waited to fall asleep, but the day beat me to it. After creeping out of my tent, the surroundings were dominated with complete whiteness. This wasn't good because we knew we wouldn't catch the sunrise as we hoped for. There was a small window of clearing for about 5 minutes, then the clouds came rolling in again. We decided to wait a bit longer before heading back to civilization. We, the five of us, decided to play scrabble in a 2-person junior size tent. Boy, it was uncomfortable! I was worried about two things: cramping and farting. At mid-morning, we packed up our things, and with a dreadful sigh, I slipped into my damped socks and muddy shoes for our return trip.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">View looking back towards leeward side of Oahu at sunset</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">A more dramatic view of the Koolau mountains at sunet</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Koolau mountain summit</td></tr>
</tbody></table>Frank Langithttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03654278320472466385noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7829382351843471850.post-77598324830150431122010-08-22T22:58:00.001-10:002010-08-22T23:01:17.222-10:00Makiki-Tantalus<iframe frameborder="0" scrolling="no" src="http://www.trimbleoutdoors.com/Maps/EmbeddedMap.aspx?tripId=861830&w=420&h=400" style="height: 400px; width: 420px;">&lt;p&gt;This site does not support embedded trip maps. View the trip &amp;amp;amp;lt;a href='http://www.trimbleoutdoors.com/ViewTrip/861830'&amp;amp;amp;gt;here&amp;amp;amp;lt;/a&amp;amp;amp;gt; instead.&lt;/p&gt;</iframe><br />
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This trail combines Kanealole, Makiki Valley, Nahuina, Kalawahine, Pauoa Flats, Manoa Cliff, Moleka, and finally, Maunalaha trail for a total of 8.5 miles. It was my first time hiking alone, but I wasn't worried for I had my garminfone and I knew I was going to run into several hikers along the way. I met a couple from Switzerland at the Nuuanu Lookout, a dad and daughter along Manoa Cliffs, and a young couple at the end of the trail. The last couple carried their backpacks in training for an upcoming 3-day hike at Haleakala. I may run into them since we were planning on hiking it on the same 3-day weekend.<br />
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I love this trail for several reasons. One, the trailhead is one of the best in the islands with clean toilet rooms, informative maps, and a water catchment system for cleaning your muddy shoes. Second, there are always friendly people on the trail to be there "just in case", mostly elderly Koreans. And lastly, it's just 15 minutes from work or home.Frank Langithttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03654278320472466385noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7829382351843471850.post-25493881117305698092010-08-18T18:00:00.004-10:002010-08-22T22:41:02.686-10:00Kanealole-Maunalaha (revisited)I hate toads! Remind me to never hike late in the afternoon.Frank Langithttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03654278320472466385noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7829382351843471850.post-72647645631753129392010-08-08T12:30:00.002-10:002010-08-22T22:38:27.063-10:00Puu Piei (revisited)<iframe frameborder="0" scrolling="no" src="http://www.trimbleoutdoors.com/Maps/EmbeddedMap.aspx?tripId=844398&w=420&h=400" style="height: 400px; width: 420px;">This site does not support embedded trip maps. View the trip <a href='http://www.trimbleoutdoors.com/ViewTrip/844398'>here</a> instead.</iframe>Frank Langithttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03654278320472466385noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7829382351843471850.post-32857420947854345752010-07-03T14:30:00.001-10:002010-07-03T22:57:15.938-10:00Kanealole-Maunalaha<a href="http://outdoors.webshots.com/album/578092420dAclFr"><img alt="Image hosted by Webshots.com" src="http://thumb4.webshots.net/t/85/85/8/41/53/2061841530104048484njtaDJ_th.jpg" /></a><br />
by <a href="http://community.webshots.com/user/welikehike"> welikehike</a>Frank Langithttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03654278320472466385noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7829382351843471850.post-52342804127738991042010-06-19T11:30:00.001-10:002010-06-21T11:10:35.516-10:00Waimano Ridge<a href="http://outdoors.webshots.com/album/577988576yholFq"><img alt="Image hosted by Webshots.com" src="http://thumb4.webshots.net/t/76/76/6/0/60/2547600600104048484hOqGTy_th.jpg" /></a><br />
by <a href="http://community.webshots.com/user/welikehike"> welikehike</a>Frank Langithttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03654278320472466385noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7829382351843471850.post-58833111312815910162010-06-12T10:30:00.002-10:002010-06-14T23:30:30.570-10:00Koko Crater (revisited)<b><a href="http://www.facebook.com/home.php?#%21/video/video.php?v=10150189316515514&ref=mf">WATCH THE VIDEO</a></b>Frank Langithttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03654278320472466385noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7829382351843471850.post-68005964010195988782010-06-05T10:30:00.362-10:002010-06-14T01:27:23.230-10:00Wahiawa Hillsby <a href="http://community.webshots.com/user/welikehike"> welikehike</a><br />
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We underestimated the intricacy of this loop trail located in the foothills of Wahiawa. Since it was a 5-mile hike with just 1,300 feet elevation gain, I decided not to bring any food and anticipated finishing this trail shortly after noon. My companions brought some snacks and two did not have any water. Though the Stuart Ball's book attempted to give clear directions to the trail, we came across numerous junctions that were not identified in the book, and ribbons were visible on both directions of the trail. We were forced to make decisions that could either lead us to the right trail or off the trail. We definitely made some wrong choices as we waded through the Kuakonahui Stream for six hours and came back to paved roads and street lights after scrambling in darkness with no trail to guide us but our headlamps.<br />
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjYyGzxUEPEf5lndK4Yg_S4n1lNsQPEcmEWEOjgM-jYGj_lsGN7Hj6Ad42ILJbtY_C43xob5T86nyi41ZhFvxy2hOOMy0gZ7MOIiyHUq5uhDfFwODF2TrzsTEOqtmTgY1iUgVouZjv3FehW/s1600/Wahiawa-Hills-002.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjYyGzxUEPEf5lndK4Yg_S4n1lNsQPEcmEWEOjgM-jYGj_lsGN7Hj6Ad42ILJbtY_C43xob5T86nyi41ZhFvxy2hOOMy0gZ7MOIiyHUq5uhDfFwODF2TrzsTEOqtmTgY1iUgVouZjv3FehW/s200/Wahiawa-Hills-002.jpg" width="133" /></a>From the start of the hike, we were already confused as we walked through a clearing in a paperbark grove. We hiked along the edge of the main ridge and overlooked a junction that would lead us to a steep descent on the left side of the ridge. We had to duck under and climb over numerous fallen trees which made the trail a bit obscure. Later, we found ourselves doing the trail in reverse as we noticed an abandoned irrigation ditch which was suppose to appear in the return trip. We had the opportunity to turn back and retrace our steps but we decided to attempt the trail in reverse. We descended down a gully with a small stream and shortly climbed up a steep hill. At the top, we arrived at a junction that left us clueless of where to go. We decided to go right and the trail eventually led us to more hills to climb. We continued working our way up the ascending trail, and as tiring as it was, it did not stop me from noticing the delightful blend of native and introduced plants and trees. <i>Uluhe</i> ferns dominated the ground and the eucalyptus trees towered above us.<br />
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We later made our steep descent down to Kuakonahui Stream where there are pools of darker blue perfect for cooling off and swimming. We took a quick dip in the pool and encountered what appeared to be a flesh-eating fish but it was just a lonesome seabass with no fear of human presence. It lingered near us and it had a mouth wide enough to swallow my big toe. We ate our afternoon snack near the pool and knew nothing of what would happen to us later that day. After we were cooled off and well rested, we were ready to tackle the next steep hill ahead. Well, I thought I was ready up until we reached mid-point. I began to lose strength quickly as this hill was kicking my ass. All the heat and exhaustion came back to me within minutes of merciless climbing. Once we reached the ridge, there was more gradual climbing to do and we continued forward with the music of my pounding heart and heavy breathing.<br />
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgRoJYZi_kMMW5Ho-L_247j7FumcQ6Tg0Z8R_H4ESfNZt-ODX60GMbcjLt8sXRD1ZuaESo9bhXPECTHGuPjJ9eRbVgqsdLdSqWAFBq_kC3tKCS2mRqO2gLvwvyoJcycLyBFaJKRzGZlk02j/s1600/Wahiawa-Hills-014.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgRoJYZi_kMMW5Ho-L_247j7FumcQ6Tg0Z8R_H4ESfNZt-ODX60GMbcjLt8sXRD1ZuaESo9bhXPECTHGuPjJ9eRbVgqsdLdSqWAFBq_kC3tKCS2mRqO2gLvwvyoJcycLyBFaJKRzGZlk02j/s200/Wahiawa-Hills-014.jpg" width="133" /></a>We were brought to a stop by another junction that was not identified in the book. There were two choices with pink ribbons on both trails. We decided to take the left trail which eventually led us down the same creek. We arrived at another stream crossing and another hill to climb. We were on the ridge again as we walked between two streams below us. The trail started to descend and we were in the stream once more. We took another dip in the pool. This would be the last time we all took pleasure of being in the water because for the next 6 hours, we were following pink ribbons while wading in the stream. Sometimes, the water level would be up to our chins, and for some of us, we had to tip-toe our way across the deep sections of the stream. It seemed to be an endless journey in the stream for all of us and we were eagerly yearning for a way out. False hope arrived when we saw pink ribbons leading uphill. When the trail shortly turned downwards just around the bend, excitement turned into despair as we stepped back into the stream we so dread. It was getting late in the afternoon and we decided to a take a narrow trail leading up the hill. The trail disappeared and we were forced to trample over <i>uluhe</i> ferns to eagerly get to the top. We found nothing but green and forest, no sign of civilization nearby. We headed back down to the stream after getting heavily scratched by the ferns. We were back on the pink ribbon trail, and back in the water. Time was not waiting for us as the sky was getting darker and our spirits were getting more desperate. Surprisingly, no one complained and some of us entertained the idea of camping overnight. As we reached the hour of the setting sun, someone discovered through his cell phone that we were located in a creek between two neighborhoods. Civilization was just one or two football fields away. We decided to leave the pink ribbon trail and head upwards in the dark. There was no trail to follow, we made our trail with our headlamps to guide our way. After 30 minutes of scrambling up the hill, we heard a shout of relief from the front man as he spotted a chain link fence. As we climbed over the fence, we found out that were in a highly secured naval base, NCTAMS. Getting stopped by security guards was the least of our worries, we were just so happy to finally be out of "no man's land". The walking was not over for our cars were miles away from where we were at. We walked about a mile to get to gas station in Whitmore Village and we got picked up by a taxi driver who could not believe our story.<br />
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by <a href="http://community.webshots.com/user/welikehike"> welikehike</a><br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div>If you're gonna do a loop trail for the second time, do it in reverse! That's what I did at Nualolo Cliff trail in Kauai, one of the best day hikes in Hawaii. It felt like I was hiking it for the first time and the lighting was so much better with the reverse route. The sky was clear, no rain and wet terrain to worry about, but it was hot hot hot. Traversing up the steep hills was truly a test, and luckily, I didn't suffer from cramps this time around. It's too bad we didn't find anyone to transport us to the trailhead. We had to walk the extra mile on asphalt pavement. After the hike, we drove up to Kalalau Lookout and Waimea Canyon Lookout and got me some money shots.<br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiRkGIxYALRpH2vaoD2hGYblOEZjpQH-1NFw3cBXRfZGvK_7BByJ4H4gh61yRGN3yvLvHc4tjI2SoCNDLepXAjvou09QsPBn1RhWebeHJSyZIBB4ZzLq6e2_2uMH8QhaWaid1XalFECW1hp/s1600/Nualolo-057.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiRkGIxYALRpH2vaoD2hGYblOEZjpQH-1NFw3cBXRfZGvK_7BByJ4H4gh61yRGN3yvLvHc4tjI2SoCNDLepXAjvou09QsPBn1RhWebeHJSyZIBB4ZzLq6e2_2uMH8QhaWaid1XalFECW1hp/s320/Nualolo-057.jpg" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;"> View along Nualolo Cliff (photo by F. Langit)</span></div><br />
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